I am thinking about purchasing an AK.  I know there are quite a few makers and different versions.  What kind would you recommend?  Cost?

This would be just for fun at the range.

Thanks.  

Arsenal SAM-7 or Vepr.  About $600-800.  These are the best factory out-of-the-box AKs out there.

For just a fun gun..Mac 90, SAR 1, Vector......Just a few.

Welcome to the dark side...

Arsenal SA-M7 or Vepr. These are the best choices.

wasr $320

Arsenal SA-M7 carbine, i got mine at a show for 600 out the door

jr,

Great price!

CSP,

I would also opt for an Arsenal Inc., SA M-7, either in a carbine or standard variant.

I've become a big fan of Polytechs.  I have a NIB Legend inbound and should have it next Tuesday.  It should compliment my blonde folding spiker nicely.

Quoted: This would be just for fun at the range.

That's what they all say.

+1 on the Arsenal and Vepr.

It depends on how much you want to spend.  Below is a general nib retail price range for no ban models and what I would recommend for the respect price ranges.  This is only my opinion though.  Good luck.

$300.00 - $350.00  ~  wasr10 (make sure you check fsb and gas block for cant, might need some dremmel time for mag fit, finish is ok, comes with 2 mags, bayo, cleaning kit, oiler)

$450.00 - $500.00  ~  Vector Classic (stamped receiver, well built, nice wood, comes with 1 mag)  

$525.00 - $575.00  ~  Vector Underfolder   (same as vector classic but with underfolder, comes with 1 mag)

$600.00 - $650.00  ~  Arsenal SA M7 Carbine (milled receiver, top shelf ak for the money, 90degree gas block, smooth action, synthetic furniture)

$700.00 - $800.00  ~  Arsenal SA M7 A1   (milled receiver, top shelf quality, great shooter, smooooth action, synthetic furniture)

$1000.00 +  ~  Polytech Legend, Arsenal SA M7 Classic, Arsenal SA M7 underfolder.


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